[Gilgamesh]

I'm going to build a i7 system, just wondering if the "Ultra" version of the board is worth the premium over the DK version. The DK board is at ewiz for $230 shipped which is great, the UT version is still $300 plus shipping in most places. I've built a i7 system for a friend couple days ago and i really like it. Since the egg sent me an extra set of Patriot 1600 6gb DDR 3viper i'm going to put it to good use. . My aging opteron needs to go to a better life. I can use the $70 for a better PSU or case.

[Supershanks]

these are the main differences:-

• PWM DK=Hybrid 6+2+2 v UT=8-Phase Volterra Full Digital PWM
• Sound DK = on board Realtek ALC889 for 8CH HD v Bernstein audio module
• Gfx = DK = 2-way SLI or Quad CrossFireX v UT = 3 graphics cards in 3-way SLI or Quad CrossFireX configuration
• Lan DK Marvell 88E8053 PCIE Gigabit v Marvell 88E8052 and Marvell 88E8053 PCIE Gigabit LAN controllers

I have the DFI DK X58-T3eH6 It's the 1st DK I've tried and I am very impressed with it.
Clunk has the DFI Lanparty UT X58-T3eH8 Don't think we've seen too much ddifference between them, both great boards. Normally I go for the top one but I must admit it's a hard choice here. Probably depends if there is anything that you require that's not on DK, like the Bernstein sound or dual Lan.

[ChinStrap]

eva2000 has been posting some great numbers from the UT. Like numbers so good I’m thinking about getting a DFI when I move to X58.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=290
http://i4memory.com/f83/3x1gb-micron...-8-21-a-12967/
http://i4memory.com/f83/6x1gb-corsai...rclocks-14112/
http://i4memory.com/f83/3x1gb-samsun...-9-24-a-13482/

[Supershanks]

va2000 has been posting some great numbers from the UT. Like numbers so good I’m thinking about getting a DFI when I move to X58.

Yep George is going great, I'm just making the choice hatder :lol: :-


Turbo Mode 4,200 - 4,000Mhz 20x200 DDR3 x8 1,600
Turbo Mode: 4,410Mhz - 4,200Mhz 20x210 DDR3 x6 1,260